LVI.

Nor love of novelty alone inspires,

Their laws and nice dependencies to scan;

For, mindful of the aids that life requires,

And of the services man owes to man,

He meditates new arts on Nature's plan;

The cold desponding breast of Sloth to warm,

The flame of Industry and Genius fan,

And Emulation's noble rage alarm,

And the long hours of Toil and Solitude to charm.

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